The Smoking Simian

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Goldsboro is a retired detective for the Providence Police Department. I was delighted to speak with him regarding the current state of the police force and what can be done to make communities feel safer.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheSimian_ - Share, like, comment and subscribe on my YouTube...

Send us Fan Mail This morning I break down my learning process and how I have been able to find diamonds in the rough, so to speak. The key is, remembering that the journey is more important than the outcome.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheSimian_ - Share, like, comment and subscribe on my YouTube - https://www.you...

Send us Fan Mail So excited for you all to enjoy this episode with my good friend Dave Sciarra. Both cut from the same cloth, listen to us take a trip down memory lane, catch up and give our opinions on some of the world's pressing topics. I hope you enjoy this as much as I did creating it.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https://twi...

Send us Fan Mail Good morning to you all, on the last Monday of the month. Please spend it listening to me talk to myself in a basement about: stand-up comedy, artistry, Rush Limbaugh. Probably more stuff, tell me what you think and be sure to: - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheSimian_ - Share, like, comment and subscr...

Send us Fan Mail Brian Bogue is a professional Muay Thai fighter, trainer and all around badass. His first fight was at 15 years old, has been too and fought in Thailand plenty of times and has a lot to say about it all.  Plus he kicks baseball bats in half.  Make sure you follow him on Instagram @mr_magoo_himself.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on T...

Send us Fan Mail Working just for the sake of work is such a shame, feeling like we have to be confined to our workplace, to me, is a fate worth than death. I've always been one to say that if you love your job my views may seem ludicrous. Nonetheless, I know there's plenty of us out there who feel trapped in our position. Understand that there are ways around this, you just have to find...

Send us Fan Mail Here is a plethora of topics that my good buddy John and I talk about. From Tom Brady to doomsday preppers, we cover it all! Make sure you guys follow him on Instagram @johnymann_ https://www.instagram.com/johnymann_/ - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https://twitter.com/TheSimian_ - Share, like, comment and subscribe on my...

Send us Fan Mail Success is not perfect and perfection does not exist. However, the desire and will to be great is very real. Remember to not get caught up in the details of your endeavors but to always uphold a level of quality that you feel is respectable. The more ambition, the greater the quality.  - Follow me on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/abarbosa000/ - Follow me on Twitter - https...

Send us Fan Mail When living through history especially in this age of ever flowing information, speculation of the system we are led to believe in, rises. This is of course the birthplace of conspiracy theories. James and I touch on some of the earliest conspiracy theories right up until modern day. Super interesting how it has happened throughout history, it's a very human action. Unfortuna...

Send us Fan Mail Starting this week off with a bang, new and better energy than the last. Overcoming hardship is reliant on reflection. Anyway, what a crazy time it is to be an investor. The hedge funds have been turned upside down and the power has been put into the hands of the many. The conventional rules of the game have been altered. Very exciting, very volatile times.  - Follow me on Instagr...

Send us Fan Mail Big thanks to my man Greg Addai for coming through and making something happen on super short notice. A fellow finance guy and ambitious soon to be entrepreneur, it was great chopping it up with him on the show for the first time. Follow him on instagram and Twitter: @gregaddai. Also, we would like to welcome our first sponsor, LifeBoost Coffee. Make sure you get 50% off of your f...

Send us Fan Mail Continue to press on this week as we attempt to navigate our way through this weird thing we all do called life.  I have such a huge appreciation for you all and a desire to make this a success that I refuse to skip a single recording session. Even if I'm not feeling up to it. I hope you all at least appreciate my honesty and transparency.  Follow and share wherever you liste...

Send us Fan Mail Mr. Tanner Baldauf has to be one of the most self aware people I have met. Throughout this episode, he brings up very interesting points regarding many different facets of introspection. Health for the body and the mind. I hope you enjoy the listen as much as I enjoyed recording.  Follow me:      Instagram - @abarbosa000      Twitter - @thesimian_      Youtube - Tone's Produc...

Send us Fan Mail Mindset is everything. Focusing on the end goal too much, may cause you to never make it but if you lose sight of your outcome then ambition is lost as well. There's a fine balance when it comes to deciding when and how to attack a goal or problem. When decision time comes, you'd better answer the door.  Instagram - @abarbosa000 Twitter - @thesimian_  YouTube - Tone&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this fine conversation conducted by myself and Mr. John Larkin. Just a good old fashioned discussion about whatever the hell came to mind. From chess and reading to Lenny Bruce and much more. Be sure to check out my YouTube page: Tone's Production and like, comment, share and subscribe! Also, follow John and I on Instagram @the.strenuous.life and @abarbosa000. Follow me...

Send us Fan Mail Start your Monday off by listening to my rant about the problem I encountered uploading my last episode to YouTube. Amidst your laughter I hope you all get something out of it. Adversity is your friend because without it, growth is impossible. Make sure you follow/ subscribe (to) me on: Instagram - @abarbosa000 Twitter - @thesimian_ YouTube - Tone's Production  And wherever y...

Send us Fan Mail Please enjoy the lovely stylings of John Amore and myself on this lovely Thursday morning. A very educated man Mr. Amore is, especially regarding his life’s work as a strength coach and martial artist. A true artist at heart and in person. I hope you enjoy this episode because we tried to put together twice!! Anyway, make sure you follow John and myself on Instagram @roninstrength...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to me speak more about my plans for the year and why you should be try your hardest to not skip Mondays. The first day of the week sets the tone for the rest of it, much like the first day of the New Year. Be great this year and every year after that, I promise I won't stay on this topic much longer haha! Thank you all for listening and make sure you follow me on Insta...

Send us Fan Mail HAPPY NEW YEAR….almost. It’s the last day of 2020, and for a lot of us, it couldn't have come quicker. Tomorrow is the beginning of 2021, make it yours. I want to thank my good friend Nate for coming on my first video episode. That’s right my audio family, we are now on YouTube as well. Make sure you follow me on Instagram @abarbosa000, on Twitter @thesimian_ AND NOW subscrib...

Send us Fan Mail Last week of the year people, if your shit isn’t together by now you’re about to get a rude awakening. I like to put my goals out on front street and tell people about them because it backs me into a corner. A corner that I return from with new skills, knowledge and courage. Anyway listen to my 2021 New Year Resolutions and how I plan to achieve them. Thank you so much and make su...

Send us Fan Mail Here’s some nice Monday morning rants/motivation/masterpiece. Listen to me go on about one of my former, less likeable co-workers, as well as getting prepped for the new year. I know it might be a wide spectrum but that’s how I think, in weird bursts. Enjoy! Follow my Twitter @thesimian_, my Instagram @abarbosa000 and wherever you listen to us. Share, share, share people! I DO NOT...

Send us Fan Mail I met Saheeb a few years ago and just by training with him I knew he would be doing his thing in the fight game. He is currently an undefeated amatuer Muay Thai fighter looking to make his MMA debut soon. There is no doubt that with his dedication and will to win, he will be just as or more successful in MMA going forward. I hope you all enjoy this episode consisting of two martia...

Send us Fan Mail Another show and another broken promise! Listen to me explain to you all how I underestimated the process of getting video going and overestimated my intelligence. I suppose it is what it is, people. Once video is up it will be a surprise and it will mean that much more, I hope. Anyway, laugh at my pain will you?! While you’re laughing, follow me on Twitter and Instagram @thesimia...

Send us Fan Mail This was such a great conversation with one of the best individuals I have come to know,  my former high school wrestling coach, Bobby Arrighie. I was so excited when we set this up, to be honest, he’s kinda famous where we’re from. Anyway, listen to his commentary as a middle school teacher during this pandemic induced uncertainty and plenty more. Thank you all for listening and...

Send us Fan Mail Monday morning and there is still no video? Yes but as you can see by the title of this episode, there soon will be. Youtube is the next big move for The Simian. Other than that, in this episode you can listen to me talk about a multitude of things. That’s uh…it. Please enjoy and while you’re at it follow/subscribe wherever you enjoyed it at. While you’re still at it, follow me on...